Historical Events
- India becomes the third country to record 1 million cases of COVID-19, 56% concentrated in Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu
Famous Weddings
- England's Princess Beatrice marries Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at Windsor Castle
Famous Deaths
- C. T. Vivian, American civil rights activist who worked with Martin Luther King, dies at 95
- Derek Ho, American surfer (World C'ship 1993; Hawaiian Triple Crown 1984, 86, 88, 90), dies from a heart attack at 55
John Lewis (1940-2020)
American politician (Rep-D-Georgia) and prominent civil rights leader (Big Six), stops causing "good trouble" due to pancreatic cancer at 80
- Silvio Marzolini, Argentine soccer defender (28 caps; Boca Juniors), dies from cancer at 79
- Zizi Jeanmaire, French dancer, singer and actress (Carmen), dies at 96
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About July 17, 2020
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
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#1 Song: Rockstar - DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch
#1 Song: Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat) - Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo
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